Tim Husband is a highly experienced Captive Wild Animal Manager and Zoo Consultant. He has worked in some of the world's best-known wildlife parks. With over 40 years' experience, Tim's innovations include improving animal care practises, exhibit design, animal acquisitions, staff motivation and public presentation. He is well respected as a teacher, an ardent supporter of animal keepers and most of all, as a devoted advocate for the conservation of wild animals.

Deborah Kane has written children's television scripts and short plays for theatre and film. She has worked in the communications department of the Human Rights Commission.